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i appreciate all the suggestions and help from the various members and nonmembers alike. im happy to say that i was able to get a used replacement and install it this morning. the tip home was uneventful.
ill get a few pics up when i get home from work and few misc running around.
skip to the end if you dont wanna read about the whole trip
i was pushed into recovering my m105 yesterday as GL would not allow an extension. recent mechanical and ongoing financial issues had forced me to push it back this far but i did my pre trip inspection and off i went.
top has been...
thanks for the compliments!
ive got two tires on the 105 thats coming to me that will get me by and ill be in the market for some 395's or 14.00's soon.
started the interior
camera color is a tad off, the interior paint is a simple gray primer sealer. i choose it because its easy to deal...
well did some rust management and got the cab primed and base coat of paint on. It was a last second decision to go black but ive got a few choices from here; on one hand i like the look of night camo (black, gray, white) but im very inclined to do a Vietnam tribute and use the stars and...
this is a rather special request im making for a new friend of mine, his name is Joe Battaglia and he is a former member of the 26th Engineer Bn who served in Vietnam starting in 1969. i met him by chance and after seeing his photos and listening to his stories ive grown fond of the man.
last...
if necessary ill make the entire trip but i was looking to see if i could same some of the drive as my truck isnt in remarkable condition at the moment. anyone that can get it any closer is much help.
euc submitted to BC so pickup in the next 1-3 weeks is my guess.
thanks, Dan
reached a milestone yesterday, removed the bed!!! reality of what im doing is setting in and i like it!!
ive also added a few more problems to my laundry list; found a few leaks in the return lines and fuel leaking around the filters and IP, i also have an oil leak at the IP and it seems ot be...
ideally you'd wanna calculate the best position based on the load you intend to haul to maintain balance and stability
id prob say the best position would be centered between the two or slightly rear of that. id suggest springs off of the m105 trailer or off of one of the Gen trailers (more...
are you asking about removing the entire axle assembly, the axle shafts, or the drive shaft between the two?
the term bobbing refers to removing an axle thus only 4 wheels on the truck while shortening the frame. some have opted to retain the full length of the truck and remove an axle for...
ever find any info on this? ive got a winch truck and a little added spring up front might be nice.
ive looked at the use of the m200a1 as a donor for a bobber and it looks like the associated hardware might not transfer over. looks like most of it is welded on to the frame of the m200
the rear could be accomplished by swapping the bogie out with that of a 5ton i believe (night be wrong but i think it would give some lift) at the very least it gives the spacing between axles to accommodate bigger tires (14-16.00's). that of course leaves you with an anemic truck unless you do...